Age of Rock Quiz

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Question
Which of Earth's layers has the same chemical composition as the mesosphere?(1 point)
Responses

asthenosphere
asthenosphere

outer core
outer core

inner core
inner core

lithosphere
lithosphere

1 answer

The Earth's layers have distinct chemical compositions. The mesosphere (also known as the lower mantle) has a composition similar to the asthenosphere, as both are part of the mantle. Therefore, the correct response is:

asthenosphere